used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE DESERT BY NIGHT.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ACROSS THE DESERT BY NIGHT.
candle-light
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From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading ACROSS THE DESERT BY NIGHT.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
Lucia
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From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ACROSS THE DESERT BY NIGHT.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
a full supply
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
unusual or striking
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
slaughteredverbUS /ˈslɔːtərd/
past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
in the near future
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
the season of growth
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
TallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE DESERT BY NIGHT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
under normal conditions
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever other comforts of life in the settlements were lacking in the old hacienda, there was always plenty of illumination after nightfall.
in or at the place that
From this reading Tallow was abundant where so many cattle were raised and slaughtered every season, and Mrs. Evans prided herself upon her skill in the manufacture of candles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The evening which passed under such remarkable circumstances in the neighborhood of Cold Spring was uncommonly long and busy at the Santa Lucia ranch.
which person or people
From this reading There was usually but a short time for candle-light in June, for people who arose so soon after daylight were accustomed to go to bed early.
